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2017 Bonner Vision and Approach

The document summarizes the Bonner Program, which provides college students opportunities for community service and leadership development. The program aims to (1) engage students in weekly community service, (2) develop students as agents of change through service and reflection, and (3) address community-defined needs through impactful service. Key aspects include common commitments to diversity, civic engagement, community building, social justice, and international perspective. The program works to transform communities, campuses, organizations, programs, and individuals through student service, and has proven impact on student skill development, social justice values, and producing civic-minded professionals.

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Bonner Program Vision & Approach Welcome to the Bonner Community
Introductions
Bonner Program
Bonner Program Motto Access to Education, Opportunity to Serve To afford college students an opportunity to use their energy, talents, and leadership skills to engage in community service while providing developmental and financial support.
• Engage every week, every semester • Develop and grow as an agent of change • Serve community-defined needs and make an impact • Connect service and studies, and connect people • Graduate and stay involved What do Bonners do?
Diversity 
 Respect the many different dimensions of diversity in our public lives. Civic Engagement 
 Participate intentionally as a citizen in the democratic process, actively engaging in public policy and direct service. Community Building Establish and sustain a vibrant community of place, personal relationships and common interests. Social Justice Advocate for fairness, impartiality and equality while addressing systemic social and environmental issues. International Perspective Develop international understanding that enables Bonners to participate successfully in a global society. Spiritual Exploration
 Explore personal beliefs while respecting the spiritual practices of others. Bonner Common Commitments
Goals & Frameworks
Student Development “Access to Education, Opportunity to Serve” Campus Infrastructure Culture of service Community Partnerships Measurable impact Bonner Integrated Approach
Systems Organizations Programs Individuals & Places Bonner Transformation Goals
CommunityCampus SystemsLeverage Bonner Network as a community of best practice, and resource for higher education locally and nationally Provide capacity-building support for collaboratives to achieve measurable community and systemic change. Organizations Build campus center that leads effort to make place-based community engagement deep, pervasive, integrated & developmental. Provide capacity- building support for organizations to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and resources. Programs Develop and integrate community engaged learning courses & programs. Train & support leaders who develop & manage evidence-based programs and projects. Individuals & Places Develop & engage students’ knowledge, skills, values, and collective action. Mobilize students, faculty, staff, & community members to support individuals & places. Bonner Transformation Goals
Partners (Focus) Service Provider (Individuals) Collaborative (Systems) Campaign (Policies) Student Roles Client Service Program Coordinator Organization Capacity Building Advocacy Tasks e.g., tutoring, serving soup, etc. Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers 1) Volunteer Management 2) Program Development 3) Fundraising 4) Communication 5) Research: CBR & PolicyOptions e.g., letter writing, community organizing, etc. Program Structures Clearinghouse/Directory Listing of Opportunities (online database) Site/Issue-Based Teams Bonner Program (four year training & increased roles culminating in capstone project) Academic Structures Service-Learning & Community-Based Research Courses Problem / Issue-Based Concentrations
 (courses, service internships, CBR, and capstone project) Competency-based Certificates / Fellowships
 (courses, service internships, and client-defined projects) Staffing Structures Campus-Wide Center Student-Led Coalition of Projects Issue- and Skills-Based Programs or Pathways
 Housed in Departments, Centers, or Hubs Bonner Community Engagement Framework
Impact
• Four years are significant • Proven skill learning (developmental model) • Commitment to social justice • Dialogue across difference • Power of structured and unstructured reflection • The importance of mentors • Civic-minded professionals Bonner Impact on Students
• Yield tool for access and diversity • Multi-year developmental, program model • Integrates curricular and co-curricular pathways • Deepens sustained community partnerships • Builds campus-wide infrastructure to engage everybody everyday • National network for advise and standard setting Bonner Impact on Campus
Why does it work?
Robert Sigmon Consulting Report to Bonner Foundation, Fall 1992 Why else does it work?
Agenda
Agenda OverviewMondayTuesdayWed • The Road Ahead: Quick Overview • Access to Education: Recruitment, Financial Aid • Student Development: Part I • Community Partnerships: Part I • Staffing Your Bonner Program • Starting Strong: Accountability, Orientation, & Wellness • BWBRS Tour • Student Development: Part II • Community Partnerships: Part II • Next Steps: Small Group Discussion • Campus-Wide Engagement • Bonner Foundation Support